PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
| Mt Photographics Cup | Underwater New Zealand Only |
| Harold Davis Trophy | Topside photo |
| Lester McNeil Memorial Trophy | Unspoilt New Zealand |
| Carters Photographic Cup | Club/Group Photo |
| Warwick Fensom Trophy | ‘Dive Sport’ |
| Lois Hemsley Trophy | Macro |
| Kim Taylor Trophy | Globetrotter International |
| Gail Bingham Trophy | Photomontage |
| Mantra Shield | Supreme Underwater Photo |
| Ian Sherwood Trophy Marine Related Video |
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION DEFINITIONS
| Mt Photographics Underwater | Taken in NZ waters only |
| Harold Davis Topside | can be taken anywhere in the world on any subject. |
| Lester McNeil Unspoilt New Zealand | man-made objects may feature in the photo but must not be the main subject. |
| Carters Club Group | is a photo of two or more club members. Can be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Warwick Fensom Dive Sport | Above or below water of scuba diving/freediving activities eg trophy fish. Can be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Lois Hemsley Macro | Underwater only. Can be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Kim Taylor Globetrotter | Underwater only. Overseas only. |
| Ian Sherwood Video: Marine Related | Above or below the water. Worldwide. Maximum 3 minutes. Supply on USB stick. Soundtrack can’t be subject to copyright unless proof of payment is supplied. Videographers name must not appear. |
| Mantra Trophy | Top underwater photo overall.
Voted by show of hands. |
GENERAL RULES
| Competition runs over a 12 month period from 01 April to 31 March. |
| Contestants must compose the photograph and trigger the camera or set any automatic process themselves. |
| All photos to be prints only. No slides. |
| Prints to be unframed and no larger than 15cm x 20cm (6in x 8in) |
| No imaging to be added or removed from photos. (Exception – Photomontage may be edited within the rules of that category) |
| Contestants may enter a maximum of two photos per category. |
| Only one in each category will count towards trophies and prizes. |
| Amateur photographers only. |
| Judging of each category will be by members present at the Prizegiving by secret ballot. |
| Top 3 photos will be retained by the club. |
CONCHOLOGY
| Marineland Cup – Conchology |
| Shells to be recovered from New Zealand Ocean or beaches in the 12 months prior to the Prizegiving. |
| Trophy and prize for winner only. |
| Maximum 2 shells entered per person. |
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Postal Address:
Mt Maunganui Underwater Club
PO Box 5193
Mt Maunganui
PHYSICAL Address:
Cnr of The Mall and Salisbury Avenue
Mt Maunganui
EMAIL:
Mt Maunganui Underwater Club
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